Senior Auditor

£48,000 - £58,000 + hybrid working, strong progression opportunities and excellent work-life balance A highly respected top 50 firm within the Accountancy sector is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Senior / Assistant Manager to join its growing team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step within a supportive and people-focused environment that offers genuine career development alongside exposure to an impressive client portfolio.

The successful Audit Senior / Assistant Manager will work across a broad range of clients, combining external audit delivery with accounts preparation responsibilities. The role offers a varied workload, regular client interaction and the chance to mentor junior team members while continuing to build technical expertise within the Accountancy market. This opportunity would suit an ambitious practice professional seeking a long-term move within a collaborative firm that values flexibility, professional growth and high-quality client service in Milton Keynes.

As Audit Senior / Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and delivering audit assignments for a varied client base with turnovers ranging from SMEs through to larger corporate businesses
• Planning audits, completing fieldwork and finalising assignments to agreed deadlines and budgets
• Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members while providing technical guidance where required
• Preparing statutory accounts and consolidated accounts under FRS
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• Drafting corporation tax computations and supporting related compliance work
• Producing management recommendations following completion of audit assignments
• Assisting with group reporting requirements where acting as a component auditor
• Preparing accounts for limited companies, partnerships and LLPs
• Building strong working relationships with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact throughout engagements

To be considered, applicants should ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or be at an advanced stage of studies
• At least 2.5 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Strong external audit experience gained throughout your career to date
• Good working knowledge of accounting standards including FRS
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• Confidence managing assignments with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Experience using software such as CCH, Xero, Sage, Quick Books or similar systems would be beneficial
• The ability to manage deadlines effectively while maintaining high technical standards

• Competitive salary package of £48,000 - £58,000
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression route towards management
• Exposure to a diverse and high-quality client portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Modern systems and technology
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance in Milton Keynes

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established firm within the Accountancy profession that continues to invest heavily in both its people and long-term growth